Therapist

Ozark Center; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Center is seeking a Therapist for its Psychiatric Practices to deliver a full range of outpatient services and, when needed, inpatient care. You will provide individual and group therapy to those affected by behavioral health issues, applying trauma-informed practices in a welcoming, empathetic setting.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Adult Psychiatric Practices, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related).
• Experience in inpatient/outpatient behavioral health settings preferred.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, marital, and family counseling aligned with contracts.
• Complete diagnostic intake assessments to determine medical necessity and referrals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans within expected timeframes.
• Provide crisis services during daytime operations.
• Adhere to quality, documentation standards, and applicable guidelines.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team within Psychiatric Practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

The Therapist within the Psychiatric Practices is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in the provision of therapeutic services. Therapist is responsible for delivering a full range of outpatient services. Therapist may also provide inpatient services as requested. Therapist provides services to individuals and groups impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. Therapist demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. Therapist will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. Therapist reports to the Assistant Director of Adult Psychiatric Practices.

Education

• Must hold at least a Master's Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.

Preferred Qualifications/Work Experiences

• Experience in inpatient/outpatient behavioral health setting.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing individual, group, marital, and family counseling in alignment with contractual agreement.
• Completes diagnostic intake assessments to ensure medical necessity is present and provides appropriate referrals based on client needs.
• Develops individualized treatment plans within expected time frame, consistent with evidence-based practices.
• Provides crisis services for patients during regular daytime operations
• Adheres to system quality and documentation standards as identified by accrediting agencies, Center and program policies and procedures, and local, state and federal guidelines.
• Displays willingness to assist with needs of other programs or services.
• Displays professionalism with clients, colleagues and administrative staff.
• Responsible for regularly collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of providers within Psychiatric Practices and other program components of the Center.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Normal office environment.
• Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting.
• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.
• Requires ability to remain calm during stressful events, to occasionally work irregular hours, and work with exasperated individuals.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• TB test upon hire.